{"id":6204,"date":"2026-10-27T16:46:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/?p=6204"},"modified":"2026-10-27T16:46:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:46:01","slug":"reaching-new-heights-kocurek-excavators-enhance-performance-and-reduce-downtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/2026\/10\/reaching-new-heights-kocurek-excavators-enhance-performance-and-reduce-downtime\/","title":{"rendered":"Reaching new heights: Kocurek Excavators enhance performance and reduce downtime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Kocurek Excavators use igus\u00ae energy chain systems for continuous performance.<\/b><\/p>\n

For Kocurek Excavators Limited, performance is not simply about achieving greater reach, but about delivering reliable, controlled operation. As a UK-based OEM specialising in bespoke excavator modifications for the construction and demolition sectors, Kocurek has built its reputation for solving complex engineering problems. A key enabler of that capability has been its long-standing use of igus\u00ae energy chain systems.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1983, Kocurek has grown into a globally recognised leader in excavator front-end equipment and base machine modifications. Its telescopic demolition booms, used worldwide, can reach up to 76 metres on a 200 tonne excavator while handling heavy tools. Achieving this level of performance meant overcoming a fundamental engineering constraint: how to safely and reliably manage hydraulic systems across a constantly extending structure.<\/p>\n

The challenge of controlled motion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In conventional excavators, hydraulic lines are routed using fixed pipework, with minimal hose movement. Telescopic booms remove that simplicity entirely. Kocurek needed to support over 35 metres of hydraulic hose within systems extending up to 25 metres, often handling over a dozen hoses simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Without a defined routing solution, hoses risked tangling, rubbing, or sustaining damage during operation. This results in increased wear and costly downtime, which threatens vital precision and safety requirements.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are always impressed by the lightweight, high-strength product we’re using. We have tried multiple competitors of the igus energy-chain but have always returned to work with igus\u2026 we have had good, strong technical support, and have been well assisted at every turn.\u201d\u00a0\u2014 David Kocurek, Founder & Director of Kocurek Excavators Ltd.<\/b><\/p>\n

Kocurek addressed this challenge by integrating igus\u00ae energy chains, specifically the E4.80 triple-strap system<\/a>, into its telescopic boom designs. These chains provide a guided pathway that controls hose movement, maintains separation, and enforces consistent bending radii throughout the extension cycle.<\/p>\n

This shift delivered an immediate performance benefit, and with more than 120 telescopic booms now using igus\u00ae energy chains worldwide, the solution has become a cornerstone of Kocurek\u2019s product performance. It controls hose movement, protecting against wear, and preventing tangling in complex hydraulic systems.<\/p>\n

Kocurek refined the system through real-world feedback and significantly enhanced both durability and reliability.<\/p>\n

Key developments include:<\/p>\n